Report from Headquarters
Certified Education Product Boosts Space Foundation Education Efforts
Apogee Componets, whose RockSim software is a Space Foundation Certified Education Product, recently participated in the 2008 Space Discovery Institute course “Rocketry and the Biology of Living in Space.” Tim Van Milligan, chief visionary officer for Apogee Components, showed educators from across the nation how to use Apogee’s RockSim software in their classrooms. RockSim allows…
Space Foundation Inspires, Enables, and Propels Educators with Summer Programs
The Space Foundation recently completed the first two courses in the 2008 Colorado Springs Space Discovery Institute series. “Rocketry and the Biology of Living in Space: Living Aboard the International Space Station” demonstrated an effective way for PreK – 12th grade educators to inspire their students to learn about the fundamental processes of propulsion. The…
The Space Foundation Welcomes New Corporate Members
Moog Inc. recently joined the Space Foundation as a Corporate Partner. Founded more than 50 years ago by inventor, entrepreneur, and visionary William C. Moog, Moog started as a designer and supplier of aircraft and missile components. Today, Moog is a worldwide designer, manufacturer, and integrator of precision control components and systems. Moog’s high-performance systems…
Space Technology Hall of Fame Exhibit to appear in Science Discovery Center
The Space Technology Hall of Fame will see increased visibility with a display at a new museum, science discovery center & planetarium in Albany, Ga. Currently under construction, the more than 15,000 square foot, $3.8 million structure will house exhibits and programming about space including multi-media presentations, a storytelling area, and a discovery room focusing…
Report from Washington
In June, the Space Foundation hosted a Space Foundation Correspondent’s Group event in Washington, D.C., with Dr. Richard Gilbrech, NASA Associate Administrator for Exploration Systems. Gilbrech outlined the status of the Constellation program and its various components including the J2-X engine, the launch abort system, and the Orion capsule. Meanwhile, Congress continues its work on…
Gilbrech Addresses Space Foundation Correspondent’s Group
On June 4, 2008, the Space Foundation hosted a Space Foundation Correspondent’s Group (SFCG) event. NASA Associate Administrator for Exploration Systems Dr. Richard Gilbrech addressed reporters from publications including national, trade, and wire services. Gilbrech is responsible for leading the development of the new spacecraft that will return U.S. astronauts to the moon and travel to…
Rockets, Aim, Fire! Space Discovery Institute Off to a Blazing Start
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 25, 2008) — Last week teachers from across the country gathered for the first week of the Space Discovery Institute courses, “Rocketry and the Biology of Living in Space: Living Aboard the International Space Station.” The course focused on topics including space law, history of space stations, and the complexities involved…
Space Foundation Participates in 51st Session of UNCOPUOS
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 20, 2008) — The Space Foundation recently participated in the 51st Session of the United Nations Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (UNCOPUOS). Steve Eisenhart, Space Foundation senior vice president, strategic communications, served as a private sector advisor to the U.S. delegation at the session in Vienna, Austria, from…
Space Business Forum: New York Hits the Market
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 17, 2008) — The inaugural Space Business Forum: New York will take place June 18, at the Hilton New York Hotel in New York City. Designed for Wall Street analysts, investment bankers, institutional advisors, and high-risk insurers Space Business Forum New York will enable meaningful dialogue with industry leaders about aerospace…
Nield Confirmed as Featured Speaker for Space Business Forum: New York
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Jun. 16, 2008) — George C. Nield, Ph.D., associate administrator, Office of Commercial Space Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Space Business Forum: New York. His presentation will take place at 3:30 p.m. on June 18. The inaugural Space Business Forum: New York is designed…